Galaxy S4 release dates so far

That's when T-Mobile will release a no-contract Galaxy S4 online for a $149.99 down payment and $20 per month. T-Mobile stores, meanwhile, expect to get the phone in on May 1.

Next up is Sprint, which will see the smartphone launch on April 27. It's $249.99 with a two-year contract, but only $149.99 for new customers who switch their number to Sprint, which seems like a low blow to loyalty.

Verizon pulls up the tail end of the four major U.S. carriers by launching the Galaxy S4 in May.

At least it will beat the three remaining telecom companies schedule to get the phone: Cricket, U.S. Cellular and the most recent addition, C Spire. The day Verizon is beaten by C Spire is the day it'll truly be Big Red in the face.